Career Coach & Job Placement Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Erie Huron Ottawa and Sandusky Counties Inc; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Erie Huron Ottawa and Sandusky Counties Inc in Sandusky, OH is seeking an Employment Specialist to provide career counseling, job readiness training, and on-site mentoring. You will develop individualized employment plans and connect consumers to meaningful community opportunities while maintaining documentation for program compliance and audits.

This hourly role emphasizes relationship management, strong communication, and problem-solving to balance consumer needs with

Qualifications

• Experience in rehabilitative or developmental disabilities field.
• Strong problem-solving, adaptability, and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor for agency representation.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with partners.

Responsibilities

• Secure employment sites with employers aligned to participant needs.
• Develop placement plans, analyses, and progress reports.
• Provide training to build goals, motivation, and workplace skills.
• Deliver on-site training and mentoring at work sites.
• Provide job coaching and follow-up for at least 90 days.
• Build a network of community providers for opportunities.
• Ensure employer production requirements and schedules are met.
• Assist with transportation arrangements to work sites.
• Maintain participant progress documentation and records.
• Represent Goodwill in community meetings and events.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Problem-solving

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s degree in social services

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Erie Huron Ottawa and Sandusky Counties Inc in Sandusky, OH is seeking an Employment Specialist to provide career counseling, job readiness training, and on-site mentoring. You will develop individualized employment plans and connect consumers to meaningful community opportunities while maintaining documentation for program compliance and audits.

This hourly role emphasizes relationship management, strong communication, and problem-solving to balance consumer needs with